Forestry Technician

Forestry Technician Salary $50,790.80 - $55,475.39 Annually Location Bismarck, ND Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202600038 Department Public Works Service Operations Division Forestry Opening Date 04/01/2026 Closing Date 4/19/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA Non-Exempt Description Benefits Questions Job Description This position is responsible for performing technical work related to management of trees. Examples of Duties Performs maintenance of trees including planting, pruning, tree removal and other maintenance utilizing a variety of forestry maintenance tools and equipment. Addresses any hazards as appropriate; informs supervisor of issues/complaints as needed. Compiles data to update the city's tree inventory database. Performs surveys and maintains records and performs lab related work for the management of Dutch Elm disease. Maintains and services a variety of equipment. Operates power equipment, hand tools and selected machinery Assists in snow removal operations during snow events. Attends required training classes. Performs related duties. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from High School or GED. Ability to read and write. Must have the ability to do considerable walking, heavy lifting, reaching, bending. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with work associated with manual labor, equipment operation, landscaping or general forestry work. • Qualifications for grade increase from Grade 12 to Grade 13 for Forestry Technician II. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class B driver's license with air brakes and tanker endorsement issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated, obtained within six months of employment. Supplemental Information Ability to learn and put into practice safety standards and practices associated with arboriculture Skill in the operation of applicable hand and mechanical tools and related equipment. Skill in communication, interpersonal skill as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to provide and/or receive work direction. Skill in the collection of data. City of Bismarck Benefits Summary 01 Are you 18 years of age or older? Yes No 02 Do you possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 03 Do you have experience that involves working in a forestry-related field? Yes No 04 Do you have experience that involves working in a garden center? Yes No 05 How many years of manual labor experience do you have? None 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years or more 06 How many years of landscape experience do you have? None 4 years or less 5 years or more 07 Do you have working experience with tree insect and disease identification? Yes No 08 Do you have a commercial driver's license? Yes No Required Question Employer Bismarck, City of (ND) Address 221 North 5th Street PO Box 5503 Bismarck, North Dakota, 58506 Phone 701-355-1333 Website https://www.bismarcknd.gov/